GPS being realistic, Fazzrudin tells Voon
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should be allowed to deliver on its promises to the people of Jepak as pledged before the 12th state election in 2021. Chief political secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this is what the people want and not play politics. “GPS leaders are being realistic on the prospect […]
PSB pledges full support for GPS candidate in Jepak by-election
BINTULU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) have pledged to campaign for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskander Turkee in the Jepak by-election to secure a resounding victory for the state ruling coalition. The party’s president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said PSB’s presence at the Bintulu Civic Centre’s nomination centre today (Oct 21) was a demonstration […]
All eyes on Jepak
‘Choose a candidate who prioritises service above all else, for it is through dedicated civil servants that positive change is made.’ – Anonymous It is election season once again in Sarawak, this time in the state constituency of Jepak. Compared to eleven months ago during the 15th General Election (GE15), the atmosphere is more subdued […]
No question about GPS winning but contest welcome
KUCHING: It is quite obvious that any individual or political party, especially Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) and Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) will not make an impact in the Jepak state seat by-election. Political scientist of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Professor Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan said these parties have been tested in previous elections. “They […]
Jepak By-Election: Candidate to be known in three days
BINTULU: The candidate from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) who will represent the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in contesting the by-election for the Jepak state constituency will be announced within three days. Premier and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to give time to some […]
Explain govt policies, grassroots leaders told
SARATOK: Grassroots leaders play a role in disseminating the policies of the Sarawak government so that the public is not easily influenced by the sweet promises of the opposition. Sarawak State Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar said that Sarawak-based parties such as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had specific agendas for […]
Abang Johari holds meeting with GPS MPs
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (Oct 8). Deputy Prime Minister and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof was among those present at the meeting. “Attending […]
GPS will retain Jepak, says Uggah
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak, which will be represented by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in Jepak in the coming by-election, is confident of retaining the state seat, said the party’s deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. As it is traditionally a PBB seat, Uggah expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious on Nov […]
Carbon trading: State has full control, assures Premier
KUCHING: Sarawak will have full control over its carbon trading activities in the state as listed under Article 95E of the Federal Constitution. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has been putting serious efforts in protecting and fighting for the rights of Sarawak; not merely […]
PDP-PSB merger likely to take place in December
SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are expected to merge in December, said PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also the federal Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture said both parties need to thrash out a few matters for the merger to materialise. “We can be […]
